What’s growin’ on
Nov.
16
2011
Friday, November 18th, 2011
We are Open Until Friday, 9 - 4:30
We still have some shrubs & trees, dry goods, stone, brick, cinder block and pavers, office furniture and supplies, as well as equipment that will be for sale through Friday the 18th.
Nov.
14
2011
Goodbye Letter
November 14, 2011
Dear Friends and Family of Scenic Nursery,
I would like to thank those that have approached me over the last few days to
express their fond memories and appreciation for Scenic Nursery. I have so many
good memories and I would like to express my gratitude to the community for your
business over the last sixty-plus years.
The Modesto gardening community has been a joy to work with. I suppose that
when people are thinking about gardening, plants, and flowers, they are always in a
good mood. We have developed a tremendous number of friends among our
customers, many of which have come in since the announcement of our closing. I
appreciate the support you have given myself, my mom and dad, and our staff.
Obviously this is a sad time for the staff and me, but I must say that the words and
stories I have heard over the last few days especially have made me realize that we
have accomplished what we sought to provide over the years. We created a
business that gave recommendations you could trust, sold only the very best quality
plants, and created an oasis for people to visit and enjoy.
I will miss you all.
Happy Gardening,
Jim Rogers
aka Jungle Jim
Nov.
11
2011
Farewell Sale 50% - 70% OFF Storewide
Oct.
20
2011
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Everywhere!
Written by Amy Lomeli
Looking for some fall decor? We've got pumpkins for the picking! Every year we set up our very own pumpkin patch ... View more
Oct.
20
2011
Dry Onion Sets and Seed Garlic Now In!
Written by Amy Lomeli
Our dry onion bulbs and seed garlic are now in! Dry 100 ct onion bulb packs are $3.99 each and available in red and yellow. We're also carrying California grown Early White Garlic and Late Pink Garlic... View more
Oct.
20
2011
New Pottery
Written by Amy Lomeli
We've received three pallets of small pottery yesterday from Lotus International...
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Oct.
14
2011
Fall Events
Written by Amy Lomeli
Gear up for fall with our fall events! This Saturday (October 15 at 10:00) The Furniture Market will be presenting a hands on pumpkin decorating activity for adults. These gals know their decor! ... View more
Oct.
12
2011
EXENDED by popular demand!
Now Thru October 16, 2011
Written by Jungle Jim
Sept.
30
2011
Two Week Sales! September 30 -
October 9, 2011
Written by Jungle Jim
Sept.
6
2011
Is Your Garden Ready for Fall?
Written by Jungle Jim
Don't have time to switch seasons in your garden? This is the time to call the Garden Crew (523-2847) to get your end of summer maintenance done.
No, we can’t winter prune roses or fruit trees (yet), but there is a lot of other pruning that can be done to get ready for fall and winter. Fertilizing now gets plants ready for fall. Early weed control and prevention keeps the weeds from getting ahead of you next Spring.... View more
Sept.
1
2011
Open Labor Day
Written by Amy Lomeli
We'll be open regular hours this weekend through Monday for all you weekend warriors out there. Fall is fast approaching!
Prepare for planting with our Buy 3 Get 1 Free sale this weekend on Paydirt with Soil N Rich. This soil is perfect for hungry annuals and vegetables. Don't wait for spring for color in your garden. Fill in those empty beds and borders with our fresh fall lineup of annuals, locally grown by Fredriks Nursery. You'll have color over a longer period if you plant them now rather than wait for spring.... View more
August
31
2011
Dealsaver in Modesto Bee
Written by Amy Lomeli
We're offering a $20 gift certificate for $10 in the Modesto Bee Dealsaver! Click the link below to get details!
modesto.dealsaver.com
August
30
2011
Fall Planting
Written by Jungle Jim
This is the lead time into Fall. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are softening, and it is getting easier to get out of the air-conditioned house.
Fall is a great time to do planting. The nursery trade used to welcome fall with big sales that over time have gradually stopped. It’s not because fall isn’t a good time to plant, but because as an industry, we’ve lost focus.....
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August
23
2011
Order Now: Bare Root Roses and Fruit Trees
Written by Amy Lomeli
Our 2011-2012 Bare Root Rose and Fruit Tree order forms are now available!
We have specialized in roses for over 60 years, and continue to offer a wide selection of both classics and new varieties....
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August
23
2011
Clumping Perennials For the Garden
Written by Jungle Jim
Our 2011-2012 Bare Root Rose and Fruit Tree order forms are now available!
As I drive around and visit gardens I notice a recurring problem with what to do with older perennials. The plants I most often see issues with are things like Fortnight Lily, Agapanthus, Liriope, Zephranthus, Day Lily and Society Garlic....
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August
11
2011
Wedding Bells
Written by Amy Lomeli
We will be closing early at 3:00 this Saturday, August 13, for Carissa's wedding. Many of you know Carissa Lucas as our Store Assistant Manager, and she has been a part of our team for over five years. Saturday she will be marrying James Soto and we will be closing early to accommodate the ceremony and reception.
August
04
2011
Jungle Jim Sez...
Written by Jungle Jim
Can you believe it is August already? It’s been a strange year, weather wise. Those of us in nursery and farming businesses sure notice it, and an airplane advertising friend of mine noticed it. We had winter, three weeks of Spring, spaced out a couple of days at a time, and then summer......
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August
04
2011
Poisonous Plants
Jungle Jim
If your garden has spring beauty but summer boredom, we've got the cure. We always encourage customers to visit the nursery at least several times a season-especially outside of spring! Of course there's nothing wrong with having spring beauty in the garden, but why limit it to one season?......
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August
04
2011
Late Summer Color
Jungle Jim
We often are asked what plants we carry are kid or pet safe. This seemingly simple question is often quite complex. There are numerous sources online and in print that cover this topic. You would be amazed at how many common ornamental plants are actually quite toxic! ......
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August
04
2011
Hummingbird/Bee/Butterfly Food Courts
Jungle Jim
Looking to attract nature into your yard? Depending on what you’re trying to attract, look at their preferred food sources. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies prefer flowers that have lots of available food, and like humans, it’s all about PRESENTATION - color, shape, size, accessibility, etc......
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August
04
2011
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Jungle Jim
Don’t forget to prune your fruit trees this summer! Summer pruning is the key to making a backyard orchard easily manageable. There are at least a half dozen reasons we have for summer pruning your backyard fruit trees: height, air circulation, ease of spraying, crop control, thinning, training...the list goes on and on.......
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July
19
2011
Fair Garden Progress
Written by Amy Lomeli
Our garden went up with few issues-and quicker than we expected! A day and a half and we went from bare ground to a lush birthday picnic area! We took a ton of photos, check out our album on Facebook to see the process......
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July
12
2011
Fair Time is Fun Time!
Written by Amy Lomeli
Scenic Nursery has been a long time supporter of the Floriculture Department at the Stanislaus County Fair and this year we’re helping celebrate 100 years of fair time fun!......
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July
01
2011
Fourth of July Weekend Events
Written by Amy Lomeli
Happy (early) Fourth of July! Although we will be closed Monday in observance of Independence Day, we have plenty going on this Saturday and Sunday. Join us Saturday at 11 for our insect expert, Anne Schellman, for her Bug Show & Tell. Although geared towards children, this event is a hit for adults as well!......
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July
01
2011
Jungle Jim Sez
Written by Jungle Jim
Here it is, July 2011. We had January, February March, a couple of weeks of April weather, a couple weeks of June weather and now it’s July.
Yes, it is July, but there are still plenty of garden things you can do.
Look for spaces to add color. I love to use landscape roses to add long lasting color with minimal care. Good landscape roses require no spraying, little pruning and provide flowers from April through December in our climate......
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June
29
2011
Reduce Your Pruning!
Written by Jungle Jim
I have been writing about landscape design over the last few weeks. As I write I try to describe what techniques I use when I design and common mistakes I see while driving around and visiting gardens. Too often these mistakes make for more work than necessary in the garden ....
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June
20
2011
New Bedding Department Shade Structure
Written by Amy Lomeli
After the unusually cool spring we've had, the weather this week is supposed to finally break 100! Just in time for our first heat wave (hopefully a brief one!) we're putting up our bedding department's new shade structure ....
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June
16
2011
Red, White, and Blueberries
Written by Amy Lomeli
We’ve had lots of questions lately regarding growing blueberries in our area. Yes, it is possible, and yes, we carry them! If you are thinking of growing blueberries, we highly recommend our seminar this weekend on Growing ....
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June
14
2011
Layered Design
Written by Jungle Jim
I talked about making sure that you give plants enough room in my last post. Here I want to write about planting so you see the individual plants in the design. You do this by giving your plants enough three dimensional space to show off....
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June
11
2011
Garden Design
Written by Jungle Jim
I want to write a little about designing and choosing plants for your garden.
Plant choice is one of the most critical issues in keeping a easy to maintain garden. When you look at plants in our plant bins it is easy to over plant and use plants that are going to over grow. Pay attention to the sizes on our signs and give your plants enough room to grow. DO NOT assume that you can just prune and keep them under control...
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June
01
2011
What’s Growin’ On...
Written by Jungle Jim
June is traditionally full of gift giving opportunities with Father’s Day, graduations and many weddings and get-togethers held this month. Need ideas? We’re here to help! ....
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June
01
2011
Good Bug, Bad Bug
Written by Jungle Jim
Every yard has bugs, both good and bad. The trick is attracting the former and deterring the latter. Here’s some tips on keeping a healthy bug balance in the garden. ....
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June
01
2011
Blueberries in the Valley
Written by Jungle Jim
Although blueberries are not a major agricultural crop in our area, they can still be grown successfully. We recommend full to part sun and acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), moist, fertile, well drained soil. Varieties range in size from dwarfs (under 2’) to large hedge varieties (6’ plus) ....
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June
01
2011
Sunflowers in the Garden
Written by Jungle Jim
Sunflowers are a quintessential symbol of summer. Whether growing for eating, beds, borders, boquets or for the birds, there’s the right kind of sunflower for any area ....
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